Riva Red pipe on a 650

[TheLostOtter]

I don't know if you have Ace Hardware stores over there, but that is where I get all my hardware.

 

[jeepinxj]

Thats the back-up plan, I just wasnt sure if there was a kit you could buy.

 

[jeepinxj]

Red pipe pics

I am missing a whole bunch of sh@!!, some bolts and the water inlet pieces.

 

[Pro-pulsion]

Is the stock exhaust still on the ski? If so then just use the inlet ports from that. Most likely they're the same thread pitch and that's probably what happened to them, the original owner had to use them off the stock exhaust for that pipe so he took them back off when selling it. Also I would really recommend using some anaerobic flange sealant on the gasket surfaces. I like the OMC Gelseal, it's a bit pricey but works well. The nice thing about that stuff is that it can be applied and left for days...it won't cure until it's under pressure so it stays in gel form.

Usually if new exhaust gaskets are going to be used (and they should be) then you don't really need to worry about it. But who knows if there are dings and nicks or uneven sealing surfaces, that's where that stuff becomes worth it's weight in gold. I'm not sure if the bolts are S.S. or not, can't remember off the top of my mellon but if you have a few then just match them up at where ever you plan to buy new ones. No point in paying 2+ dollars per bolt for OEM when the hardware stores sell the same thing for way less.

 

[oxnard111]

Is the stock exhaust still on the ski? If so then just use the inlet ports from that. Most likely they're the same thread pitch and that's probably what happened to them, the original owner had to use them off the stock exhaust for that pipe so he took them back off when selling it. Also I would really recommend using some anaerobic flange sealant on the gasket surfaces. I like the OMC Gelseal, it's a bit pricey but works well. The nice thing about that stuff is that it can be applied and left for days...it won't cure until it's under pressure so it stays in gel form.

Usually if new exhaust gaskets are going to be used (and they should be) then you don't really need to worry about it. But who knows if there are dings and nicks or uneven sealing surfaces, that's where that stuff becomes worth it's weight in gold. I'm not sure if the bolts are S.S. or not, can't remember off the top of my mellon but if you have a few then just match them up at where ever you plan to buy new ones. No point in paying 2+ dollars per bolt for OEM when the hardware stores sell the same thing for way less.

yami stock exhaust systems don't have barbed inlet fittings... you'll have to buy those.

 

[jeepinxj]

Where can I get the water fittings?

 

[Pro-pulsion]

I would check into supply stores that carry fasteners and air line fittings, plumbing shops might have them as well. Those barbs are the same thing as the brass air hose barbs. I would bring the pipe with you so they can match up the size of the barb to the threaded hole. Places most likely to carry that sort of stuff would be machine shop supply stores...the one my shop deals with is called Industrial Supply to give you an idea of the type of business. Oh and you can't just throw in something that threads in a few turns, they're a tapered pipe thread and don't run on the typical thread pitch. They could be a 1/8th barb but let them see it to figure it out.

 

[jeepinxj]

Awesome thanks

 

[jeepinxj]

Cooling line help?

Got it in finally, need some help with the cooling line placement. Can someone post a diagram or take pictures of how they ran there water lines. Im almost there! Thanks in advance.

 

[TheLostOtter]

This is how I've had mine for the past 3 years that the pipe has been on my ski. From the head into the bottom of the pipe's water jacket. Then from the top of the pipe to the stinger. And you can just cap off that tiny fitting on the front of the motor.

 

[chips]

how did u get the middle bottom two bolts on the exhaust manifold tightened up??

 

[jeepinxj]

Pipe fitting

Awesome, what about the other fitting that is at the bottom of the pipe? The one that is before the manifold itself.

Chips:
I made a wrench!! I just cut a wrench and took the starter out it was kind of a beotch but I think I got them tight enough. Ow I also used crows feet.

 

[TheLostOtter]

how did u get the middle bottom two bolts on the exhaust manifold tightened up??

I found a crappy wrench and ground down the boxed end so that it was thin enough to slip over those bolts from the top and tighten them up. Works perfect.

 

[TheLostOtter]

Awesome, what about the other fitting that is at the bottom of the pipe? The one that is before the manifold itself.

Chips:
I made a wrench!! I just cut a wrench and took the starter out it was kind of a beotch but I think I got them tight enough. Ow I also used crows feet.

Mine goes:

Pump to exhaust manifold - Head to bottom of pipe - Top of pipe to the stinger

 

[jeepinxj]

Mine goes:

Pump to exhaust manifold - Head to bottom of pipe - Top of pipe to the stinger

Awesome thanks alot, its been making me so mad I couldnt figure it out.

 

[chips]

hmm yea ive gotta figure somethin like that out. bad design.

 

[TheLostOtter]

Awesome thanks alot, its been making me so mad I couldnt figure it out.

No problem. As long as you get it jetted right you should notice a pretty big difference over the stock pipe.

 

[jeepinxj]

hmm yea ive gotta figure somethin like that out. bad design.

Yea wish I had small hands like the ones that manufatured it!!! NOT, if the starter is out it makes it alot easier. If you just cut a wrench basically in half you will have enough room.

No problem. As long as you get it jetted right you should notice a pretty big difference over the stock pipe.

I hope I notice a difference it was a pain but thanks again.